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How far is Wales, AK, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3024 miles / 4867 kilometers / 2628 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Wales (WAA) is 3924 miles / 6315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 52 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)

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Distance from Sioux Falls to Wales

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sioux Falls to Wales. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3024.343 miles
  • 4867.208 kilometers
  • 2628.082 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3016.172 miles
  • 4854.058 kilometers
  • 2620.982 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sioux Falls to Wales?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to Wales generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to Wales

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″W
Destination Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W